Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Blogs are an effective way for PR and marketing pros to get information quickly and easily. With so many blogs out there, the challenge becomes which ones to choose while you’re on your daily commute, coffee break or even at your desk. So we’ve done the research for you and listed our top six blogs that will keep you in the know!

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. I do a lot of work in fintech – and all those vendors have financial professionals on staff.

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Newsfile

APRIL 13, 2023

By Melissa Strle Do you ever wonder how top-traded and top branded companies write an effective earnings press release? write effective investor relations press releases. You may be new to writing earnings press releases or a seasoned professional. These sub-headlines showcase key financial data along with growth projections.

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PR in High Definition

APRIL 30, 2024

As I write this, my Word Document doesn’t even recognise the word, giving it a firm underscore in red. There’s even finance apps targeted solely at women, to help close the gap on financial literacy and confidence – straddling both the FemTech and FinTech spaces. The post The rise of FemTech appeared first on Firefly Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 6, 2021

A business leader or subject-matter expert (SME) who posts content in the form of bylined pieces, white papers, blog posts, or explainer videos can help differentiate a company and add personality to its brand. – Write a series or blog together. Engage with your community and build relationships.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The announcement said, “financial backers Kohlberg Ventures and Arrowroot Capital will continue as significant investors in the company, alongside the founders and management.” In my assessment, SocialChorus is an interesting internal communications platform – in a time when employee communications is more important than ever.

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Longtime readers know that I like to call out misperceptions about PR, hence the name of this blog. It made me think of broader questions about PR ethics, which I’ve explored before here, and the state of communications today. I dug in with my revenge hackles up, ready to pounce on inaccuracies. right-wing provocateur Charles C.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

Often, those are the facts journalists care most about, like financial data, for example. If it’s in writing, you have to be able to stand behind it. This goes for business writing as well as media pitching. Here’s some great advice from Bryan Garner, author of The HBR Guide to Better Business Writing.

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Presspage

JANUARY 23, 2018

In May 2004, Tom Foremski became the first journalist to leave a major newspaper, the Financial Times, to become a full-time journalist blogger. He writes the blog Silicon Valley Watcher — reporting on the collision of media and technology. In 2006, Foremski published one of his most unforgettable blogs titled Die!

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

For example, ChatGPT will soon understand, interact and communicate using many different methods like text, images, video, audio and more. Writing copy for social media is the most popular use for AI, according to 64% of PR pros. Along the same lines, Google currently offers Gemini Pro in Bard. As well, it synthesizes a host of ideas.

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Landis PR

MAY 17, 2021

Blog courtesy of Robin Carr, LCI. A lifelong journalist, he has been writing about the supermarket business for 40 years. Landis Communications Inc.’s I look for credible stories that get to the point about the financial benefit to the reader. He has been on CNN and national public radio multiple times.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. To that end, this year’s roundup is uh-mazing.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 21, 2020

Do it in a fun, narrative-type way instead of writing it like your the CEO of a financial services company. For example, here’s what I would write if I were looking for a job right now: “Hey, my name’s Arik. I’ve worked in communications for almost 25 years.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 29, 2023

Now, in an emerging market, is the time for AI startups to kickstart a strategic AI-PR program, and mind the gap between industry and consumer awareness From mainstream media to trade press and corporate blogs, artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (genAI), in particular, seems to be everywhere. In fact, it is.

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Shift Communications

MAY 26, 2022

Either way, as the markets spiral and confidence drops, it surfaces an important lesson in communicating through volatility. Companies need to remain bullish on theirlong-term vision and plan, both building toward it and communicating a narrative that supports it. But this is no time to get skittish in PR and Communications.

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Reputation Us

AUGUST 28, 2023

Pinto “We need to get communities involved and tell better stories.” ” David London “Clear, concise communication will lead to further understanding of innovation.” ” David London “We have moral challenges on major decisions that need to be made in our community and country.”

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. This article aims to help you understand what to expect and the pros and cons of working for a PR agency or integrated communications firm. When I began, I had no idea what to expect.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 22, 2022

Our blog archives from 2008 during the financial crisis and recession still offer some pretty solid advice, even more than a decade later. ). 5 Solos Share Best Practices for Writing a Compelling Proposal — Part of winning new business is writing proposals. It's totally normal — I know I've been there myself.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Weber Shandwick , “built for the age of perpetual disruption,” is a renowned global communications and marketing services firm with 78 offices around the world. When it’s not servicing its many clients, you can follow its Tweets on its blogs, news releases and research reports. Weber Shandwick. WeberShandwick. Until next time!

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s a look at statistics across PR, marketing, and social media that were surfaced in the various reports and studies covered on this blog throughout 2020. Many of the blog posts published here are based on survey research, analytical studies or other sources of data. Politics complicated PR and business communications.

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Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

Financial markets open trading at 6:30 a.m. reviewing all the news alerts I have set up for my clients and their industry competitors and fielding urgent emails before devoting the rest of the morning to writing and other client work. Janet Falk, Falk Communications and Research. Anne Isenhower, Anne Isenhower Communications.

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Cision

JUNE 2, 2016

Eileen Coyne, public relations manager at Kimball Communications, says sending too many messages too often can be a detriment. In this interview, Eileen shares her thoughts on the challenges of creating meaningful content, the importance of listening well to build relationships and the need for strong writing skills in public relations.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 9, 2024

For example, I just pulled up a HARO email as I write this and found a query looking for case studies on CRM implementations. A blogger from some tech company’s blog will always be included. Further, some vendors, like HubSpot, actually run their blogs like a news site. This is an age-old debate within HARO.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I was 27, and my wife and I didn’t have any personal savings to fall back on, so the loan gave me a six-month financial runway to make it work. Enhanced Services and Resources : Blue Cypress brings financial, educational and operational resources that dramatically enhance the impact we can have on our clients’ businesses.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 15, 2017

Most new hires will get broad exposure to the range of essential PR skills, from writing to research, to media outreach, and their work may touch several different PR sectors, from financial to fashion. We want to see who blogs or has contributed pieces to on-campus pubs. Grow verbal communications skills. .

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 23, 2014

It may be hard to quantify the value of a reputation but it sure is meaningful when one of the world’s most prominent financiers says it’s important. The Wall Street Journal’s MoneyBeat blog embedded a copy of his memo which reads: “We can afford to lose money – even a lot of money. Buffett” in the top left corner.

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 7, 2018

Write the release first, edit it later. Keep the release looking good with solid writing and formatting. Never Write a Press Release Without a Plan. When it comes to press release writing, it’s easy to see it as just another task filling up your to-do list. What should you write next? Craft a great headline.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Please join the discussion through blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats (#PREthics) scheduled throughout the month of September and consider the content a catalyst for integrating ethics and ethical practice into your daily communication activities. Honesty is essential in building trust between an organization and its key publics.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

The Writing’s on The Wall. Blogs are the “new” news outlets. ” Figure out what people want and write about it. Blog about a topic that your service, product or organization helps address. She enjoys French Fries, traveling, volunteering and the art of communications and public relations.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

In this blog, we outline how AI is changing the face of marketing in 2019 and beyond. Passionate about all things communications, Jolie found her dream job as a copywriter with Critical Mention, where she’s continuing her passion for writing and editing.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It is true that other modes of communication, like texting, instant messaging, Twitter, etc., But here at eReleases, email remains our primary means of communication, and likely the most important in “converting” prospective customers into new customers. 7 Tips on Writing the Perfect Welcome Email.

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PRSay

JANUARY 3, 2018

Throughout January, PRsay will feature posts by a variety of thought leaders on the year ahead for communicators and the PR profession. In 2018, discussions about the future for PR and communications pros will likely include the topic of robots. Tech companies have made huge financial bets on all of these innovations.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 5, 2019

And companies that blog have a whopping 434 percent more indexed pages than businesses without blogs, leading to better SEO. Your plan is vital as it touches upon multiple channels, including social listening , and incorporating crisis communications solutions should the need arise to mitigate a marketing or PR crisis.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Press releases are well understood in organisations and used as a general-purpose form of communication. But please understand that the press release is not the answer to every communication question. That may be financial, marketing or some form of benefit in kind. They act as a common, corporate language. It works to be fair.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe when people write predictions, they aren’t just saying what they think will happen but revealing a reflection of sorts. As I’ve done for the last several years , I solicited and compiled a list of predictions from professionals across the PR and marketing community. You’ll find my own prognostication at the very bottom.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

This is best accomplished by reading what they write – not just posted pieces, but their social feeds and personal blog as well. Media appreciate brevity, clarity and no wasted words, though not at the expense of sloppy writing. If you’ve quoted financials in a pitch, vet the numbers.

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ZudePR

MAY 31, 2015

You should read this article if: You’re interested in hearing the exclusive thoughts of 36 of the world’s leading communications experts. Your blog is just not working and you’re wondering why. And they all blog. His personal blog is PR Studies and he edits a magazine called Behind the Spin. I wrote: 1.

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